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Who were the two most famous competitors in the 1401 competition for the decoration of the doors of the Florence Baptistery?
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Who won the competition to decorate the doors of the florence baptistery and spent the rest of his career engaged in this monumental project?
Lorenzo Ghiberti
Who lost the competition to decorate the doors of the Florence Baptistery and went on to give his architectural stamp to Renaissance Florence?
Filippo Brunelleschi did, well, he came in second after Lorenzo Ghiberti.
Who gave the East Doors of the Florence baptistery the nickname the gates of paradise?
The East Doors of the Florence Baptistery were nicknamed "The Gates of Paradise" by the Italian poet Dante Alighieri.
What is the baptistery at the florence cathedral?
the king kong place at the egege of lutheania
What story from the Hebrew Bible was the assigned topic for the competition to create a new set of doors for the north entrance to the Baptistery at Florence's Duomo?
God telling Abraham to offer his son, Isaac, as a sacrifice, was the assigned topic for the competition. This happens in the Book of Genesis.
What influence did Lorenzo Ghiberti have on art?
His second set of doors for the Florence Baptistery marked the advent of the Renaissance and was an inspiration for contemporary and later sculptors. Michelangelo praised them.
How many years did it take for the north doors of the Baptistery in Florence to be constructed?
It took Ghiberti 21 years.
What was Lorenzo Ghiberti best known for?
Metalworking and sculpture. Most notable include the Sacrifice of Isaac and the various doors of the Baptistery in Florence
Who did Lorenzo Ghiberti influence?
Lorenzo Ghiberti is best known for his work on the bronze doors of the Florence Baptistery. This work influenced many artists and religious people alike.
What has the author Eve Borsook written?
Eve Borsook has written: 'Gli affreschi di Montesiepi' 'The mural painters of Tuscany' -- subject(s): Gothic Mural painting and decoration, Italian Mural painting and decoration, Mural painting and decoration, Mural painting and decoration, Gothic, Mural painting and decoration, Italian, Mural painting and decoration, Renaissance, Mural painting and decoration, Tuscan, Renaissance Mural painting and decoration, Tuscan Mural painting and decoration 'The companion guide to Florence' -- subject(s): Guidebooks 'The companion guide to Florence' -- subject(s): Guidebooks
What has the author Florence Camard written?
Florence Camard has written: 'Ruhlmann' -- subject(s): History, Interior decoration, Furniture, Art deco
Who won the competition for the bronze baptistry doors in Florence?
ghiberti
